Movements that are independent of political parties are popping up all over the country. From the increase in online petitions to websites that cater to the voices of non-partisan voters, now, more than ever, our elected officials and candidates for political office are hearing the voices of independent voters.
On Wednesday, the US Court of Appeals granted an appeal to freeze the implementation of Arizona HB 2036, which outlaws late term abortions.
The smart money remains with either Rob Portman or Tim Pawlenty. The speculation about Paul Ryan is based purely on political celebrity.
Vermont officials are denying reports of police violence at a protest by telling the public in effect: “Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?” Yet by all reports and videos the police violence started after (not before) the road had been cleared and busses of dignitaries had been let through.
Congress passed the Orwellian bill HR 437 in May, dubbed the Anti-Occupy law. It criminalizes dissent and protest in and around federal buildings.
The battle raging between proponents of gay marriage and those in opposition to it have missed the mark entirely. This is not to dismiss the concerns of either side, but.
New England governors and friends were on their way to a dinner party prior to a conference in Burlington, VT and found they way blocked by pedestrians and protesters. So they did what was only natural and called in the police, with police violence the predictable result. Really? In Burlington, Vermont?
The rich get richer while the rest of us get poorer because they are actively and intentionally taking our money, this is class war
